House For Sale £1,500,000
Gillespie Road, Highbury, Islington, London

A design led five bedroom Victorian terrace, positioned moments from sought after Gillespie Road school, the amenities of ever evolving Blackstock Road and Arsenal Station (Underground). Accommodation is light filled and beautifully presented, comprising; the sunny reception space, courtesy of the bay window at the front of the ground floor, which enjoys impressive ceiling height and ornate period details, and leads to the dining space behind. The bespoke German kitchen/dining room is situated at the rear of the split level, featuring a picture window which frames the view of the garden, with a door leading out to it. There is further scope to extend/improve (STPP) and create a side return, if required. The principal bedroom is set at the front of the first floor, with a double bedroom set behind. There is an additional double bedroom set at the rear of the first floor, with a family bathroom set in between. The current owners have added the top floor, with a considered loft conversion, which houses a large double bedroom at the front, with ensuite and excellent eaves storage, with a study/further double bedroom set behind. An immaculate home, which must be viewed to be appreciated. The property is conveniently located for access to the shops of Highbury Barn, including the renowned Godfreys Butchers, the fishmongers and the Fromagerie. Sought after independent coffee shops and restaurants can also be found locally that include, Finks Salt & Sweet, The Plimsoll & Farang, with the greenery of Highbury Park, the trains and Underground at Highbury & Islington station, Finsbury Park station, Arsenal Underground and Drayton Park station, all providing superb links across London. Arsenal is the closest of the above mentioned stations, with trains on the Piccadilly Line through Kings Cross, the Theatre District, Covent Garden, Piccadilly and out to Heathrow. It is worth noting that the Highbury Stadium Square development, formerly home to Arsenal Football Club, houses an all singing, all dancing Fitness First gym, complete with swimming pool. The property falls within the catchment area for both Gillespie Primary school and St Johns Highbury Vale C of E Primary school, both of which are close by, along with the outstanding Ambler school. The locally famed hidden gem of Gillespie Park is also easily accessible, offering a local nature reserve in inner city London.